Black Books centres around the foul tempered and wildly eccentric bookshop owner Bernard Black. Bernard’s devotion to the twin pleasures of drunkenness and wilful antagonism deepens and enriches both his life and that of Manny, his assistant. Bearded, sweet and good, Manny is everything that Bernard isn’t and is punished by Bernard relentlessly just for the crime of existing. They depend on each other for meaning as Fran, their oldest friend, depends on them for distraction.
Black Books is a haven of books, wine and conversation, the only threat to the group’s peace and prosperity is their own limitless stupidity.
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Best Episodes of Black Books
Grapes of Wrath
S1 Ep3
8.2
13th Oct 2000
Bernard and Manny accept a house-sitting job to get away from their new cleaner. They also drink some wine.
The Big Lock-Out
S1 Ep5
8.1
27th Oct 2000
The shop gets a new security system that no-one can work.
The Entertainer
S2 Ep1
8.0
1st Mar 2002
Fran decides to take up piano lessons with a very prominent teacher, however all doesn't go to plan and she ends up having to ask Manni for a favour. Meanwhile Bernard asks a girl out and once again Manni is called upon for a favour.
Party
S3 Ep6
8.0
15th Apr 2004
Manny and Fran drag Bernard along with them to a party, but the drunken aftermath dredges up secrets and bitterness.
Manny's First Day
S1 Ep2
8.0
6th Oct 2000
After Manny’s help with the tax return Bernard is persuaded to hire him in the shop. Unfortunately he actually sells some books, much to Bernard’s annoyance.
Worst Episodes of Black Books
Travel Writer
S3 Ep5
7.6
8th Apr 2004
Fran & Manny become enamored with a dashing travel writer giving a talk at the shop, while Bernard contends with a most unorthodox new landlord.
He's Leaving Home
S1 Ep6
7.7
3rd Nov 2000
Manny runs away from the bookshop into the arms of a beard loving photographer.
Fever
S2 Ep2
7.8
8th Mar 2002
On a scorching hot day, Manni tries to maintain his body temperature so it doesn't go over 88 degrees; Fran has problems with a new neighbour, and Bernard tries to find an appropriate "summer girl".
Hello Sun
S2 Ep5
7.8
29th Mar 2002
Fran tries to cleanse her lifestyle by taking up yoga and going on a radical diet, while Bernard and Manni receive some books on Freud and their lives descend into his famous theories.
A Nice Change
S2 Ep6
7.8
5th Apr 2002
When construction starts next door to the shop, Manni, Bernard and Fran try to decide what to do while it continues.
Black Books Episode Guide
Cooking the Books
S1 Ep1
8.0
29th Sep 2000
Bernard’s dodgy accountant has to go on the run, leaving him ill prepared to fill out his own tax return. In fact Bernard would rather do anything than fill it out.
Manny's First Day
S1 Ep2
8.0
6th Oct 2000
After Manny’s help with the tax return Bernard is persuaded to hire him in the shop. Unfortunately he actually sells some books, much to Bernard’s annoyance.
Grapes of Wrath
S1 Ep3
8.2
13th Oct 2000
Bernard and Manny accept a house-sitting job to get away from their new cleaner. They also drink some wine.
The Blackout
S1 Ep4
8.0
20th Oct 2000
A hyper, coffee fueled Manny is mistaken for a policeman.
The Big Lock-Out
S1 Ep5
8.1
27th Oct 2000
The shop gets a new security system that no-one can work.
He's Leaving Home
S1 Ep6
7.7
3rd Nov 2000
Manny runs away from the bookshop into the arms of a beard loving photographer.
